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Teaming up with fellow musician and friend Asteriska for HDS’s latest release turned out to be the perfect match. The genesis of this collaboration arrived after Phil brought a fresh demo into the studio. He already had the seed in his mind that this was to be performed as a duet with a female artist.

“I recorded and produced a duet years ago with New Zealand female artist Hanna Grace for the single In the Rain, and absolutely loved the experience. I felt this new HDS song had duet written all over it!” - Phil Stoodley

Andreas suggested Asteriska, a very talented singer/ songwriter from Jakarta. He also works as her producer/ co-songwriter for some of her solo releases, the match was seamless.

Asteriska’s vocals set out to grab you and not let go. The singer’s voice is part throwback to the jazz legends of old and part modern sensibility with a haunting twist. A member of the energetic rock group Barasuara, Asteriska has been a staple of the Jakarta music scene for years. While on stage with Barasuara her electric energy and fierce vocals hold nothing back but if you are lucky enough to catch her solo performances, you’ll be treated to a different side of this enchanted singer entirely. Already with two solo albums to her name, Distance and Past Possessions, Asteriska’s original music blends jazz and folk with her trademark combination of soothing melodies and powerful emotions.

The acoustic version of The Daylight is due out for release on 24th September. On this stripped down version, Andreas performs mandolin, ukulele and string arrangements, with Phil on acoustic guitar and percussion. This version of the song is reminiscent of the Led Zeppelin track Going to California, with overtones of The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby.

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